US Bridges

Bunte RD over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.16 MI E of Lockwood DR · Structure no. 121020B11081129

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bunte RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bunte RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,035 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBunte RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.16 MI E of Lockwood DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80222, -95.31514
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic2,035 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bunte RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bunte RD over Hcfcd Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Bunte RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bunte RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bunte RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.